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Member Since: Nov 18, 2008
BodyBlog Started: Nov 18, 2008
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Last Profile Update: Sep 17, 2009 1:00pm
Last Blog Post: Feb 5, 2009 10:47pm

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willdernessgirl

Overall Goal:  Get back down to weight I was before I let drama take over my life.

Fit Status:  trying to get my motivation back up ...

Motivation Level: 8/10


Personal Info And Background:
Real Name:
Amy
Sex:
Female
Age:
35
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Student
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When I Started:
Nov, 2008
How I Started:
I first experienced working with weights in high school and absolutely loved it but it wasn't cool for girls to lift weights so I never did anything after those few weeks in gym class. I have struggled with my weight my entire life. I can think of two instances where I had lost a lot of weight - but both times I gained it back. The first time was in high school - I started running and basically starving myself and lost quite a bit of weight - but gained it back in the winter when I couldn't run outside anymore due to the cold. Then, in university, a friend and I went on a "liquid diet" consisting of, again, pretty much starving myself and consuming a LOT of alcohol and going out dancing ... and of course, once I started to eat again, I gained the weight back and then some. Throughout the years, I was always so frustrated that it seemed I was eating the same amount of food as other people, but had such a hard time being at a normal weight. Granted, I wasn't very active, and had no concept of good nutrition, but it still seemed so unfair how hard I had to work to just maintain my overweight physique - I could so easily gain weight it was depressing. I also had a lot of "girl problems" that didn't make much sense, and doctor after doctor continued to tell me that my body was just regulating itself ... In my mid-20's I swelled to 235lbs - the heaviest I'd ever been, and I was severely depressed and hated to even look in the mirror. I became very withdrawn and closed myself off from the world. I did my own research and figured out I most likely had PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome). Through my own research, I started learning about nutrition, PCOS, and insulin resistance and began to really pay attention to what kinds of foods made me feel groggy, and what foods made me feel energized. I found that when I ate certain foods, I actually WANTED to be active and I began exercising, riding my bike to work, and joined the gym. At the gym, I ran into a high school friend who (lucky for me) was a personal trainer. We worked out HARD together, and I lost 65lbs. For the first time in my life, I felt GOOD about my body!!! Unfortunately, I let myself get back into bad habits after some personal stuff took priority over my own health ... and I've gained back every single pound I lost. So I'm back at square one. I've lost my workout partner (she's expecting a baby) so I'm doing it alone ... and hoping this forum will be a source of encouragement. So far, I've lost 20lbs just by eating right again ... and now I'm trying to get together a workout plan that I can safely do on my own at the gym. I browse the women's weekly transformations and I would LOVE to be one of them!! I would love to show everyone that even with PCOS you can transform your body and be healthy and happy ... so I'll be documenting everything here as time goes by.
Why I Love It:
I love the feeling of being so energized after a good workout. I love feeling that I have power over the shape of my body. I love seeing muscles and feeling strong. I love that good pain feeling the day after a really great workout.
How I Stay Motivated:
Right now, I'm motivating myself by looking at all the great transformations I've seen on this site, and by looking at photos of myself from 2 years ago when I was feeling good about myself. I did it once, I know I can do it again ... but this time, I know I can't just do it for a while and go back to old habits.
BB Accomplishments:
Losing 50 lbs!!! WOOHOO!! Feeling strong, energetic and positive again. Can't wait for summer!!
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~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ True commitment is continuing to do what you said you would, long after the emotion you declared it in is gone. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Do or do not. There is no try. ~ Yoda ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Last Updated: Nov 18, 2008 6:49am

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Aug 28, 2008 Jun 4, 2009
Before - August 28, 2008 June 4, 2009
Wow! I'm glad I found this picture - sometimes it's hard to remember how far I've come. I was 235 lbs here - this was almost a year ago now!!! I was soooo tired and depressed - no hiding it - even with the fake smile! I'm pretty sure I don't have any full body pics of me at that weight - I'm the ...
Haven't really lost any weight on the scale, but leaning out a bit :) YAY ME!!
Last Updated: Aug 9, 2009 8:05pm

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Last Updated: Nov 19, 2008 1:11pm

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Last Updated: Nov 19, 2008 1:11pm

Goals:
Main Goal:
Transform My Body
Goal (Overall):
Get back down to weight I was before I let drama take over my life.
Goal (Long):
I have 50lbs to lose to get back to the weight I was 2 years ago. I felt pretty good at that weight ... I still wanted to lose another 40lbs, but thinking about losing 90lbs is just too daunting right now ... so I'll keep my eye on 50 and go from there :D If I divide things into smaller steps, they seem less overwhelming to me ... so 20lbs before New Years would make me happy. :D
Weight Goal:
I want to LOSE 90 lb
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Last Updated: Nov 18, 2008 6:57am

Members That Inspire willdernessgirl:
About the same starting stats as me ... and another completely phenomenal and inspiring body transformation. It helps so much to look at these beautiful women and know that if they can do it, so can I !!!!
floridablonde [ BodySpace ]
Amazing transformation and such a positive attitude. Similar weight loss goals help inspire me to be where she is now!!! :D Can't WAIT!!!
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How many reps per set do you usually do? Why?
10-15 - still trying to find the right weight to do ...
- Updated Dec 8, 2008 10:21pm

How long do you rest between sets on average? Why?
about a minute maybe 2 ... I do this because my personal trainer friend told me it was best.
- Updated Dec 8, 2008 10:21pm

What celebrity body would you most like to have? Why?
Meh ... celebrities aren't "normal" people. I aspire to have a physique like my friend Shelley :D I honestly cannot think of any particular celebrity I'd like to be like.
- Updated Dec 8, 2008 10:20pm

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Category: Training on Feb 5, 2009 10:47pm

Well, I'm back after taking almost a week off from the gym.  I feel guilty but I think I needed the rest.  School is kicking my butt and I'm really gonna need to figure out a way to get my workouts in earlier in the day because going late (i LOVE going late) is really messing with me ... I'm...


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My face in December prettyface [ View Profile ]
Aug 11, 2009 2:29pm
It's been forever - I'm trying to get back on track, though. Look how hot you look! You go girl.
Upload your profile picture! Breenee [ View Profile ]
Aug 9, 2009 8:52pm
Wow, progress pics are amazing...what an accomplishment so far! Way to go and keep up the good work!
Upload your profile picture! kiwiboy01red [ View Profile ]
May 29, 2009 1:09pm
hey amy hows the training going?
bigtranr26 [ View Profile ]
May 8, 2009 1:34pm
Hey Amy hows it going? Did you have a good week? Keep that motivation high :)
My face in December prettyface [ View Profile ]
May 4, 2009 2:00pm
I'm glad to hear things are going so well for you! Your photo is absolutely gorgeous. Nothing fits a gym diva such as yourself better than that glowing smile!
Upload your profile picture! DaMelMan [ View Profile ]
May 1, 2009 7:43am
Thanks for the add. Good luck to you and your goals.
Upload your profile picture! kiwiboy01red [ View Profile ]
Apr 28, 2009 2:23pm
yeah the people are great on this site,and really helpfull,i have gained alot since being a member
nightspirit_21 [ View Profile ]
Apr 28, 2009 12:13pm
Yup good time to pursue alternative methods of cardio outdoors with summer approaching.
nightspirit_21 [ View Profile ]
Apr 28, 2009 11:46am
how are workouts coming along?
me at work.. no-regrets [ View Profile ]
Apr 28, 2009 10:16am
great progress! keep it up!
laurabellapr [ View Profile ]
Apr 28, 2009 10:15am
Great job on your 50lb loss!
nightspirit_21 [ View Profile ]
Apr 28, 2009 10:13am
Good afternoon. Just wanted to congratulate you on your superb progress. Keep working hard lady!!
competition pic bald_is_sexy [ View Profile ]
Apr 28, 2009 10:09am
awesome JOB!!!
cawiau [ View Profile ]
Apr 28, 2009 5:17am
Let me know when you post the new pics, but avi is good!
cawiau [ View Profile ]
Apr 25, 2009 8:24pm
Hey, looking amazing in avi pic. Hope all is well!
Upload your profile picture! bamafan1203 [ View Profile ]
Apr 15, 2009 12:38am
i wish i HAD a cell phone out here.....how was your run/walk/get out in the fresh air session last night?
Upload your profile picture! bamafan1203 [ View Profile ]
Apr 14, 2009 3:44pm
its gonna seem like i sit here on bb.com all day, but i just happened to have just gotten back from grabbing my midnight meal.
Upload your profile picture! bamafan1203 [ View Profile ]
Apr 12, 2009 5:08pm
WOW>>>>>>You are gorgeous......a NATURAL beauty.......best of luck reaching your goals....this AF dude is behind you all the way.....HOLLA!!!
Flexing HARD WaynesWorld [ View Profile ]
Mar 16, 2009 7:53am
I'm doing well. I've lost 15lbs in the last 3 weeks through clean eating and doing P90X. Last week was a little slow training but i stuck with the diet so i got a ton of energy for this week.
Flexing HARD WaynesWorld [ View Profile ]
Mar 13, 2009 12:09pm
How's it going? Hope your training and eating is going well for you.
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